Data Management

The goal of the NPS I&M Program is to provide scientifically and statistically sound data to support management decisions for the protection of park resources. Sound data management ensures the quality, interpretability, security, longevity and availability of ecological data and related information resulting from resource inventory and monitoring efforts.

Two documents outline the procedures and work practices that support effective data management.

National Park Service. 2008. Data management guidelines for Inventory and Monitoring Networks. National Park Service. Natural Resource Report. NPS/NRPC/NRR—2008/035. Fort Collins, CO.
Wilder, D., Editor, 2005. Data Management Plan, Central Alaska Network. National Park Service. Inventory and Monitoring Program, Fairbanks, AK. 86 pg, 12 appendices.

These documents provide guidance for current and future staff of the Central Alaska Network and ensure that sound data management practices are followed in any new data gathering efforts conducted or otherwise administered by the Central Alaska Network.

More information can be found on the Inventory & Monitoring Data Management Website